Raheny Shamrock Athletics Club enjoyed a busy and successful week on the roads and mountains, with members competing strongly across local races and an international championship medal highlight.
Raheny members were out in force across three days of racing, delivering strong performances over 5km and 10km distances. From the BHAA Marsh 5km on Wednesday to the Clonee 10km on Thursday and the St. Cocas Kilcock 5km on Friday, the club colours were well represented throughout the week.
Congratulations to Ian Conroy, who was part of the Ireland team that claimed a team gold medal at the World Masters Mountain Running Championships. A superb achievement on the international stage and a proud moment for Raheny Shamrock Athletics Club.
The week opened at the BHAA Marsh 5km, where Colm Gormley led the Raheny Shamrock contingent home in 23:41, followed closely by Nick Alexander in 24:20. Des Lyons, Sinead Lyons, Gerard Fay and June Comiskey also completed the race, giving the club a strong presence in the midweek event.
On Thursday evening, attention turned to the Clonee 10km. Stephen Butler produced an excellent run to finish in 34:40, with John Shanahan also breaking the 40-minute mark in 38:05. Laura Clarke crossed the line in 57:27, while Gerard Fay continued his busy week of racing with a 1:05:14 finish.
Friday brought another impressive set of performances at the St. Cocas Kilcock 5km, with David Rooney and Adam Condon leading the way in a fast club showing. Rooney finished in 15:16, just ahead of Condon in 15:18, while Robert Frewen also dipped under 16 minutes with a 15:52 finish. Michael Counsel, Sean Kelly, Daniel Delaney, Jeff Moore and Gerard Fay completed a strong Raheny Shamrock line-up.
Well done to all Raheny Shamrock athletes who raced during the week, with several members showing great consistency across multiple events and distances.
Results
Wednesday — BHAA Marsh 5km
- Colm Gormley — 23:41
- Nick Alexander — 24:20
- Des Lyons — 27:02
- Sinead Lyons — 28:49
- Gerard Fay — 31:18
- June Comiskey — 32:27
Thursday — Clonee 10km
- Stephen Butler — 34:40
- John Shanahan — 38:05
- Laura Clarke — 57:27
- Gerard Fay — 1:05:14
Friday — St. Cocas Kilcock 5km
- David Rooney — 15:16
- Adam Condon — 15:18
- Robert Frewen — 15:52
- Michael Counsel — 16:59
- Sean Kelly — 17:47
- Daniel Delaney — 18:01
- Jeff Moore — 20:50
- Gerard Fay — 28:00
International Highlight — World Masters Mountain Running Championships
- Ian Conroy — Ireland team gold medal
